SciShow
Poor, Misunderstood Poison Ivy
It sure seems like some plants really don't want you hiking through their woods, but maybe your immune system is just overreacting.
SciShow Kids
Leave Poison Ivy Alone! Botany for Kids
Jessi and Squeaks are ready to play outside, but there’s a unique plant they should be sure to avoid: poison ivy!
SciShow
Why Do We Itch?
Learn why we itch and what scientists have discovered that may help chronic itchiness!
SciShow
Poisons and Venoms and Toxins, Oh My!
From daffodils to dangerous snakes, toxins are everywhere. Here's a collection of episodes about our favorite poisonous, venomous, and generally toxic organisms.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Can steroids save your life? | Anees Bahji
Steroids: they're infamous for their use in sports. But they're also found in inhalers, creams to treat poison ivy and eczema, and shots to ease inflammation. The steroids in these medicines aren't the same as those used to build muscle....
SciShow
6 Foods That Are Toxic If You Prepare Them Incorrectly
We prepare a lot of our food to make it safer to eat, but a piece of bread probably won’t hurt you if it’s not made correctly. These six foods, on the other hand, definitely can. Chapters KIDNEY BEANS 0:29 CASSAVA 1:42 3 ACKEE FRUIT 4:21...
MinuteEarth
The Most Common Allergy In The World
The urushiol molecules in poison ivy have the ability to trigger a harmful immune response in most people because the immune system mistakenly labels them as a threat.
Curated Video
Cracking Shells: Fun Facts About Nuts and Their Surprising Connections
In this video, viewers will learn fascinating facts about nuts and their connection to our health and environment. From the brain-like appearance of walnuts to their rich omega-3 content to the surprising cousinship between cashews and...
Brave Wilderness
Scorched by the Dumb Cane!
This is NOT your average house plant! Although it looks like or may even be a plant in your home, do NOT try an experiment such as this. On today's episode, Coyote travels to Costa Rica to compare the effects of the Dumb Cane leaf,...
Curated Video
What If You Eat Mango Skin?
When it comes to eating fruits, there is an incredibly wide variety, as they come in all shapes and sizes, textures, flavors, and colors. When it comes to fruits like apples and grapes, most people know that it’s completely safe, and...
Learn German with Herr Antrim
The Ultimate DC Comics German Vocabulary Lesson
Learn German vocabulary in a fun and exciting way with our superhero-themed language lessons! Join us today and become a language superhero.
Science360
Can Plants Get Enough Nitrogen? - The Carbon Cycle
Plants need nitrogen. Can they get enough to meet the increased levels of carbon dioxide?
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Jessica Lowndes as Poison Ivy departs a Halloween Party in Beverly Hills
Jessica Lowndes as Poison Ivy departs a Halloween Party in Beverly Hills - Celebrity Sightings in Los Angeles, CA on 10/25/13